Last few spaces at these great Maxitours venues!

Dunham Forest 6th October -2 early times left
Vale of Llangollen 14th October -2 more times just released!
Prestbury 20th October- full
Stockport 27th October- nearly full

Winter tour first event
Wilmslow 3rd November – room for just 6 teams – filling very fast

Maxitours at Hopwood

There was a very healthy vibe around Hopwood Golf Club for today’s Maxitours event. The caterers and steward are right up there with the best in the business and their members assured me on arrival that the golf course was in the best condition it had been in for many years- my players certainly agreed with these views.

‘That was terrific!’ reported David Kelly.

‘Its a great track, that, me duck.’ said Midlander Pete Keena.

‘That is the best course we play on all year’ noted well travelled Richard Palmer.

‘That is one amazing golf course’ said John Farnon. ‘But it was also really tough, sloping greens, not much run, strong breeze…..’
‘And lack of talent’ added his playing partner.

Thanks to departing Secretary and lovely lady Geraldine Connor for all her help over the years – definitely one of the best in the business.

Dave Beard and Rob Little looked a little bit concerned when they checked in and I told them that they were playing with a magistrate and a judge, Pete Cotton and Jonty Geake. In the bar after play it was a unanimous decision and all four players were found to be guilty of playing some very bad golf.

It is great to see Maxitours continue to move upmarket and attract some real upper class players. I asked Andy Thompson what he was having for his supper ‘ tuna and pasta ‘ he replied. ‘That’s an amazing coincidence so am I! ‘ I replied – ‘do you like it in sunflower oil or in brine?’ ‘Medium rare with seasonal vegetables ‘ quickly replied the cultured Ringway man .

In today’s event Knutsford nice guy John Anderton teamed up with my brother Simon. Last year John was enjoying a relaxing swim in the Caribbean when a barracuda bit the end of his finger off. He came home in an ambulance once again today after cruising to 24 points on the front nine before sinking to 13 on the back nine.

Top solicitor Simon Ashton(9) and Chris Hayes(5) from Hazel Grove Golf Club took 5th spot with 42 points narrowly missing out on a card play-off to Mottram Hall’s Richard Blackwell(13) and John Hilton(13) in 4th and also Brian Greenbank (6)and Matt Nelstrup(9) from Hale who had a superior back nine to take 3rd place.

Dave Harlow(16) from Knutsford and Alan Beesley(6) from the Mere set the early pace with an excellent 43 points. Dave had a successful marque business and despite a few ropey shots on the front nine he was never going to collapse. Three superb pars over the closing five holes secured second place.

Brothers Dave(13) and Mike(21) Wainwright from Hale GC were delighted with their first ever Maxitours victory. Their father owned Jenson motors cars and the two likeable lads accelerated away to a terrific 26 points on the front nine before they hit the brakes hard on the back nine coming home with 19 points. Well played chaps great golf!

Thanks to everyone for your terrific support once again today. Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 13th Rob Hands Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 16th Andrew Thompson Dozen AD333s

2’s £142.50 4 pro v1s or 10 srixons per two Rob Hands Iain Bartholomew x2 Brian Rogerson John Hilditch Reece Furneax Martin France Simon Hemsley Bob Eastwood

Dunham Forest team of 4 start times
Thursday 6th October

8.00 Colin Roberts x4
8.09 Stuart Royle x4
8.18 Ian King x4
8.27 David Kelly x4
8.36 Gary Dowdle x4
8.45
8.54 David Murray x4
9.03
9.12 Dave Bentley x4
9.21 John Hilditch x4
9.30 Dave Stanhope x4
9.39 Allan Green x4
9.48 Lewis Marland x4
9.57 Steve Johnson x4
10.06 Mick Mahon x4
10.15 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.24 Anton Ellis x4
10.33 Chris Adams x4
10.42 Jack Coleman x4
10.51 John Dickenson x4
10.59 Trevor Foster x4
11.09 Barry Jackson x4
11.18 Frank Stapleton x4
11.27 Dave Moore x4
11.36 Chih Hu x4
11.45 Graham Littler x4
11.54 Neil McKinlay x4
12.03 Roger Percival x4
12.12 Gav Dixon x4
12.21 Gary Garner x4
12.30 Leigh Smart x4
12.39 Kevin Chisnall x4
12.48 John Stubbs x4
12.57 Martin Cullen x4

Last few spaces at these great venues!

Hopwood Thursday 29th Sept – room for 2 or 4
Dunham 6th October
Vale of Llangollen 14th October -more times just released!
Prestbury 20th October
Stockport 27th October

Maxitours at very beautiful Vale Royal

Vale Royal was in absolutely immaculate condition for today’s Maxitours event. This golf course just gets better and better.

‘Those greens are awesome!’ Declared Paul Sherlock

‘That was in superb condition- the greenkeeper deserves a big pat on the back.’ Gushed Lee Jevons

Thanks to highly respected General Manager Ian Embury and all his brilliant staff, especially the new professional Ben Derbyshire for being so helpful and Holly the attractive barmaid for being so attractive.

The majestic trees which are generously scattered around the stunning Abbey grounds were just turning and there were some lovely Autumnal colours on display. When Mark Green hit the large beech tree on the 11th after yet another a vicious hook he was delighted to see the lovely golden leaves which fluttered to the ground ‘They are a much more delicate shade of red than that big oak tree I hit on the 9th’ observed the nature loving Mancunian.

Knutsford Golf Club Honorary Secretary and all round nice guy John Horsley checked in and announced he was playing alongside three Daves-Harlow, Kelly and Wilkinson. ‘I’ll be getting fed up of saying good shot Dave!’ he chuckled optimistically before he went out. Unfortunately after his team picked up just 71 points I asked him what his most popular on course comment actually was. ‘Think you should play a provisional Dave’ ‘Nice three putt Dave’ and ‘Was that a seven or an eight Dave’ were among his leading contenders .

I also felt sorry for Steve Merricks from Bramall who was hobbling even as he left the Clubhouse on his way to the first tee. ‘Its an old netball injury’ his playing partners mercilessly informed me.

Adrenaline junkie Les Penson’s hobby is flying micro light aircraft and over the past twelve months he has kindly invited me to join him on a couple of flights, unfortunately I have been washing my hair on both occasions. Today he ran out of fuel, lost his sense of direction and crashed on the back nine.

In todays event the slick greens and tough pin positions meant that once again that leading scores were less than perhaps expected.
Simon Pouchers team were out in a best of the day 45 points however the back nine took its toll and just one point on the short 16th meant they had to settle for 5th place with 82 points.

Thanks to some terrific return putting Lee Jevons’ (6)Ellesmere Golf Club team were the only four ball in the field not to drop a shot all day, Mike Emerson(3) Wayne Cheadle(4) and Dave Bennett (11) completed the fourth placed quartet.

Third place also on 82 points was the Bramhall team of Les Russon(11), Rob Kenyon(14) Ken Clarke and Steve Merricks(7). They collected 7 points on the final hole to get their best result of the year. Rob Kenyon tells me that his job is supplying nurses uniforms and this time of year he is busy making sure they are a snug fit so things just get better and better for the likeable Bramall
man.

Second place went to Sandiways Gary Neiles(5) team who were last out. He teamed up with Alan Forber(11), John Longworth(13) and John Moreton(12) to score 84 but they missed out on victory due to a slightly worse last 6 holes.

The jovial Accrington team was led by Lancashire legend Trevor Foster(+1), Head greenkeeper Jack Smith(14), Dale Beaghan(11) and Mark Patton(9). Last week a poor back nine saw Trevor throw away the chance to win at Clitheroe but class is permanent and his closing birdie sealed a first victory of the season for the Maxitours regulars. Well played chaps!

Thanks to everyone for your support, yours in golf, Tim
ps the winter fixture are filling very well so please enter to avoid disapointment.
Nearest the Pin 10th Steve Price AD333s
Nearest the Pin 16th Phil Vokes AD333s
2’s sweep £197.50 Ted Barker Anthony Bloor Roger Percival Alf Shillitoe Jan Jagielka Bob Chester Leigh Smart Russell Hollis Graham Bailey Tom Milner Chris Wrighton Tony BeddowsPhil Vokes x2 Symon Parkin Keith Coxon Bill Parkinson

Hopwood Pairs Thursday 29th Sept
9.58 Colin Roberts x4
10.07 Ian King x4
10.16 David Kelly x4
10.25 Mick Mahon x4
10.34 Chris Adams x4
10.42 John Hilditch x4
10.51 Trevor Foster x4
11.00 Dave Stanhope x3 Simon Maxwell x1
11.08 Simon Hemsley x4
11.13
11.19 Dave Wainwright x4
11.27 Lewis Marland x2 Nigel Oakes x2
11.36 Roger Percival x2
11.46 John Farrell x4
11.54 Pete Cotton x2 Dave Tracy x2
12.03 Ray Jones x4
12.12 George Buchan x4
12.21
12.30 Rob Little x4
12.39 Richard Blackwell x4
12.48 Ron Sloane x4
12.57 Steve Johnson x4
1.06 Phil Harris x4
1.15 Rob Platt x4
1.24 Dave Goodwin x4
1.33 Neale Laurent x4
1.42 Brian Hopkins x2 Gary Garner x2
1.51 Simon Ashton x4
2.00 David Smith x4
2.09 Bill Melia x4
2.18 Grajham Warke x4
2.27 Steve Parle x4
2.36 Gary Parle x4

Dear Maxitours Golfer,

Here is the new and best ever Maxitours Winter Schedule 2016 – 2017.

Thank you so much for maintaining such high standards of course etiquette and integrity once again this year and also for being so supportive of the Caterers and Clubhouse Bars at the courses we visit.
As a result of this I am now being approached by lots of Clubs wishing to host a Maxitours event which is really great.

I have kept my prices as low as possible and I will continue to try and provide great value golf on superb golf courses for my players.
Your incredible reliability each week means I can still accept payment on the day – thank you so much.

I hope you have a great Winter season and I am sure you will continue to play your Maxitours golf in the true spirit of the game,

Yours in Golf and Friendship,

Tim.

Please remember all players must be members of a recognised golf club.
Handicaps must be active on How-Did-i-Do in order to win a Top 3 Prize.

Good Luck!!!!!!!

Terrific upcoming Maxitours events!
Clitheroe pairs £25 This Tuesday last few spaces
Vale Royal Friday 23rd Sept £25 – only early times left
Hopwood 29th Sept £25 – last 3 times
Dunham Forest 6th October – early times left
Llangollen 14th Oct -currently full
Prestbury 20th Oct – currently full
Stockport 27th Oct – nearly full

Great new Winter schedule nearly finalised- out next week!

There are still some spaces at Clitheroe on Tuesday- the forecast is excellent and this is rated as one of the best inland courses in the country so a great day out is guaranteed- let me know if you want to play.

Yours in golf,
Tim

Clitheroe Pairs times this Tuesday!
10.18 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.23 Peter Cotton x2 Mark Jones x2
10.32 Nigel Oakes x4
10.36 Garner x4
10.41 Ian King x4
10.49 Leigh Smart x4
10.59 Simon Hemsley x4
11.08 Trevor Foster x4
11.17 Mick Mahon x4
11.26 John Hilditch x2 Graham Bates x2
11.35 Chris Adams x4
11.43 Dave Stanhope x3 John Dickenson x1
11.54 Lewis Marland x2 Simon Poucher x2
12.03 John Kelsall x4
12.11 Steve Johnson x4
12.20 Dave Griffiths x4
12.29
12.38 Dennis Whelan x4
12.47 Frank Stapleton x4
12.56 Gary Christian x4
1.14
1.23 Kevin Chisnell x4
1.32 Gary Dowdle x4
1.41 Steve Parle x4
1.50 George Buchan x4
1.59 Jonathon Hudson x4
2.09 Steve Aspinall x4
2.18 Les Russon x4
2.27 Richard Blackwell x2 Brian Hopkins x2
2.36
2.45
2.56 Mick Fenton x4